It’s hard to believe we are almost in October.
Already, October is full to the brim with goodies. With releases like Hellraiser, Gears of War: E-Day, Galactic Racer, and Phantom Blade 0 set to grace our gaming platforms of choice. Plus, Halloween is here, and the V60 Championships are the night before. Honestly, I don’t know how I am going to fit it all in. It’s a great problem to have.
But what makes October extra special is Australia’s ultimate gaming festival, PAX Aus makes its yearly stop at the Melbourne Convention Centre on the weekend of 9th to the 11th of October.
With less than a month to go, PAX has unleashed the schedule upon us. Now it’s time to start planning the goodies you are going to buy, and the fun to be had, including panels, live shows, special guests, and games. Lots of Games.
Check out the full schedule here.
If you download the PAX Aus app, you can plan your days and set reminders so you don’t miss anything when you’re caught up in the moment.
So, let’s take a little look at what we can expect
Among the highlights is Storytime with Holly Longdale, Executive Producer World of Warcraft, opening PAX at 12 noon on Friday 9th October. Holly will take fans behind the scenes of World of Warcraft, sharing stories from her career, the evolution of WoW Classic, and the ongoing development of the Midnight expansion and the wider Worldsoul Saga.
PAX Aus has a huge line-up of panels and events planned throughout the weekend, including:
- A Realm Reburned: The Stories Behind the Stories of FINAL FANTASY XIV on Saturday, where FINAL FANTASY XIV veterans Koji Fox and Toshio ‘Foxclon’ Murouchi will tackle increasingly fiery hot sauces while answering questions and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from one of the world’s biggest MMOs.
- There is an Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Hades 2 speed run attempts
- Jasmine ‘ThatBronzeGirl’ Bhullar talking D&D, Dimension 20, Critical Role and the art of storytelling
- Learn to play Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps
- Australian game developer Gregory Louden, Creative Director on SAROS, discussing his career across Control, Returnal and more
- Live D&D one-shot on Sunday featuring Ify Nwadiwe and Deerstalker Pictures
- Mick Gordon joins to reflect on the creative journey behind some of the industry’s most iconic IPs, sharing stories, challenges, and memorable moments from a career that has left a lasting impact on the industry
- Legendary Australian fantasy author Isobelle Carmody in a Saturday fireside chat
- Back Pocket’s PAX PRIME returns daily for the latest and greatest with special guests and your fave hosts!
- Experience large-scale tabletop warfare with Blackpowder
- Cosplay Central Crown Championships returns to PAX AUS to host the Australian leg of the Champs. While the judges deliberate, catch the PAX AUS Cosplay Catwalk and the Kids Cosplay Catwalk!
- And the iconic Omegathon will be returning!
The full PAX Aus schedule is now available online and in the PAX Aus mobile app, with plenty more panels, performances, tournaments, and community events still to discover
October 9th can not come fast enough. Are you going to PAX Aus 2026? What are you most excited for?
Me? I hope Mick Gordon plays Rip & Tear!!!
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